The Bears added to their offensive weapons during the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden, however, early indications in camp have been mixed and came to a head Tuesday when Johnson reportedly kicked the rookie out of practice temporarily.

Since Hester's final season with the Bears in 2013, Chicago has made the playoffs just twice and failed to win a postseason game. With Johnson at the helm and a franchise quarterback finally in place, Hester appears optimistic this could be the start of a long-overdue new era in Chicago.

The Bears have entered their first training camp under head coach Ben Johnson. But these 2 players are having a hard time adjusting.

The Bears were back at Halas Hall for their seventh practice, where rookie receiver Luther Burden III impressed.

But it also puts some incumbents on notice including a veteran who could be on the way out based on his usage during practice. It may be early in camp but Bears tight end Cole Kmet may be one of the first veterans to be swept out with the Johnson era.